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Northern Indiana road crews prepare for first snowfall of the season

Indiana · 22h

The Detroit News

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A Michigan town offers a lesson in patriotism: Put country over party | Opinion

America has spent this year marking its 250th anniversary with red, white and blue celebrations. But beneath the surface lies a hard truth: 59% of Americans say the country's best years are behind us. That's a sign of how disconnected many Americans feel from one another, and from the country we share. This Veterans Day, Nov. 11, we can do more than say “thank you for your service” to the veterans in our lives ― we can look to that group for civic inspiration. As a military spouse and as documentary filmmakers, we’ve worked closely with and observed those who've dedicated their lives to protecting America and its ideals. That dedication doesn't end when they take off the uniform. Veterans remain civically engaged, invested in preserving our democratic republic. But what does that look like inside our communities? Few places capture this better than Three Oaks, Michigan. Every June, this farm town hosts what it proudly calls the “largest Flag Day celebration in the world.” Its residents, including veterans, honor the flag and show up for one another. That tradition is documented in "Flag Day," which the Wall Street Journal said, “shows how patriotism transcends politics.” Three Oaks offers something

Three Oaks, MI · 20h

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Benton Harbor considers AI property code enforcement

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (WNDU) - Benton Harbor officials are considering using artificial intelligence to spot property code issues. According to WNDU’s reporting partners at The Herald Palladium, the city is looking at a program called City Detect. Cameras on city vehicles would scan for things like litter, overgrown lots...

Benton Harbor, MI · 22h
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New 4-way stop added in west side of St. Joseph County

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — Look out for the new 4-way stop in St. Joseph County!. The stop was added after the county determined it would improve safety and reduce the number of crashes. The new 4-way stop can be found at the intersection of Edison and Pine,...

St Joseph County, IN · 19h
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You can stand next to Lincoln’s carriage in this quiet Indiana factory town

You don’t have to love cars to get pulled in here. The Studebaker National Museum in downtown South Bend, Indiana, packs more than 120 vehicles across three floors of a 55,000-square-foot building, and what it really holds is a map of how Americans moved through history. Wagons became buggies....

South Bend, IN · 1d

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‘Flag Day’ Brings a Marine Father’s Legacy to Special Veterans Day Screening in Washington

Albert Lee Brayboy Sr. never got to see the documentary that would preserve his story. The U.S. Marine Corps veteran died the Christmas after filmmakers captured him participating in his beloved hometown's annual Flag Day celebration in 2024. But according to his son, retired Navy veteran Albert Brayboy Jr., the...

Three Oaks, MI · 1d

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Veterans Day events in Michiana include eagle presentation, bell ringing and free museum admission

MICHIANA (WNDU) - Hospitals, a cemetery and museums in the area are marking Veterans Day today with events honoring those who have served in the military. Saint Joseph medical centers host event with live bald eagle. Saint Joseph Mishawaka Medical Center and Saint Joseph Plymouth Medical Center are hosting an...

Michiana, MI · 8h

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Shipshewana’s Lights of Joy opens for holiday season on Nov. 13

Michiana residents can take a drive through a holiday light display when Shipshewana’s Lights of Joy opens Friday, Nov. 13. The display features more than 3 million lights along a two-mile route.

Shipshewana, IN · 1d

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The Largest Garden Center In Indiana Will Make Any Nature Lover Feel Like A Kid Again

Some places have a way of turning a perfectly responsible adult into someone who completely loses track of time, and Linton’s Enchanted Gardens in Elkhart, Indiana, is exactly that kind of place. You came for a bag of potting soil. You’re going to leave with a fountain, three hanging...

Elkhart, IN · 1d

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Rental Fees May Change At Syracuse

SYRACUSE – A potential change in rental fees for the Syracuse Community Center may take effect at the beginning of the year. Syracuse Park Board members discussed rental rates for the community center Monday, Nov. 9, after Chad Jonsson, superintendent, noted the rates have remained unchanged since 2015. “It’s time to hold a discussion about what you think,” Jonsson said.

Syracuse, IN · 1d

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LaPorte residents receive help after August Derecho

LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — It’s been nearly three months since the August derecho tore through La Porte, and for some families, the storm’s impact is far from over. The city will resume disconnecting service for unpaid bills on November 17th after temporarily suspending shutoffs following the storm.

La Porte, IN · 1d

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Mishawaka City Council approves tax break for $25.6 million golf-entertainment venue

MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WSBT) — The Mishawaka City Council unanimously approved a tax abatement for a new major golf and entertainment development. Behind the $25.6 million project is the company "Dogleg Social." They are planning to build in the Juday Creek Business park next to the Mishawaka Fieldhouse. The abatement...

Mishawaka, IN · 1d

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Nationally recognized light parade kicks off Shipshewana’s holiday season

Nationally recognized light parade kicks off Shipshewana's packed holiday season

Shipshewana, IN · 2d

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Contaminated soil removal temporarily closes section of County Road 33 in Goshen

GOSHEN, Ind. (WSBT) — Your drive through Goshen could be a bit slower Tuesday. County Road 33 will be closed between County Roads 48 and 50. Crews will remove contaminated soil form a diesel fuel spill in a crash. The work and closure is expected to be completed by...

Goshen, IN · 1d

South Bend Tribune

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South Bend trash, yard waste pickup changes set for Veterans Day

SOUTH BEND — As part of the city's observance of Veterans Day , trash and yard waste pickup will be delayed one day beginning Wednesday, Nov. 11, according to a press release. For the week of November 9, the schedule will be: ● Monday, Nov. 9: Normal pickup ● Tuesday, Nov. 10: Normal pickup ● Wednesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day, no pickup ● Thursday, Nov. 12: Areas normally serviced on Wednesday ● Friday, Nov. 13: Areas normally serviced on Thursday City offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: South Bend trash, yard waste pickup changes set for Veterans Day

South Bend, IN · 2d

The Hill

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Buttigieg challenges political status quo in new book ‘Next’

Pete Buttigieg — who has said he’s leaning toward a 2028 presidential run — is penning a book that he describes as focused on taking “big swings to reform our political system.” The former Transportation secretary announced the Jan. 26 release of his new book, “Next,” on Tuesday. The book, Buttigieg said in a video…

South Bend, IN · 1d

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County Commissioners Respond To Anonymous Letters About Highway Dept. Employees

Kosciusko County Commissioners responded Monday to two recent anonymous letters making accusations against Kosciusko County Highway Department (KCHD) employees, saying the accusations were investigated but no credible evidence was found regarding vehicle or fuel misuse. Both letters were anonymously mailed out to people and organizations, including the Times-Union, with the...

Kosciusko County, IN · 1d

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State explains enforcement process for child care violations as South Bend daycare remains closed

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Heavenly Harmony Hope Ministries is still closed, according to the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA). Amid the closure, the state explained how it deals with safety and health violations to WNDU. The daycare ministry operated by Tysharae Jones had 77 inspections and seven...

South Bend, IN · 1d

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St. Joseph County approves jail food contract change after salmonella outbreak

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. — St. Joseph County commissioners have approved a change to the jail’s food service contract after county police linked a salmonella outbreak to a food vendor. More than 20 inmates at the St. Joseph County Jail were infected with salmonella in April. The jail...

St Joseph County, IN · 21h